Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Visiting Nursing - Temporary, Part-time 0.8

VON Canada; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to provide essential medical care in diverse community settings. This part-time role offers the chance to work with various age groups, managing health conditions such as diabetes and palliative care. Enjoy a flexible work schedule with evenings and weekends, while having the opportunity for continuous learning and clinical autonomy. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, where every day brings new experiences and challenges. If you are passionate about community health and eager to contribute positively, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Vacation time

Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD)

Employee Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Travel compensation

Comprehensive orientation program

SMART phone provided

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing required.
• Experience in community health is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to children, youth, adults, and seniors.
• Manage diabetes, dialysis, and medication effectively.

Skills

Diabetes management

Dialysis

Medication management

Palliative care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Community health experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Job description

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Temporary, Part-time (0.8 FTE)
Program Name: Visiting Nursing
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 60
Work Schedule: Evenings, Weekends
Anticipated End Date: June 2025
Union/Bargaining Unit: NSNU
On Call: Yes
Location: Lunenburg County. Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

The power to change lives!

With VON you get to hit the open road, where the scenery and work are different every day. We offer a workplace free from the repetitive and boring, where you can work to your full scope, have clinical autonomy, continuous learning, and meet some great people along the way.

Come for the job, stay for the learning, and the chance to make a difference.

What we can offer you:

1. Opportunity to work to full scope and expand your knowledge
2. Competitive salaries and vacation time
3. Tiered Benefits (health, dental, LTD) & an Employee Assistance Program
4. Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contribution
5. Travel compensation
6. Comprehensive orientation program
7. SMART phone provided to keep you connected during work time
8. The opportunity to make a difference in your community
9. Portability of Seniority as per NSNU Agreement

What you’ll be doing:

Our LPNs provide medical care to children, youth, adults and seniors in their homes and other settings in communities across Nova Scotia.

1. Diabetes management
2. Dialysis
3. Medication management
4. Palliative care
5. Phlebotomy
6. Wound care; incl. negative pressure wound therapy and complex wounds
7. …and much more!

What we need from you:

1. Must be Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of practice
2. Experience in community health an asset
3. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
4. A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required and a Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
5. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.